Temple Times

Rabbi’s Remarks:

Sep 2018 • Elul 5778/Tishrei 5779 • Volume 301 • URJ Affiliated

Temple Emanu-El • Sarasota, Florida • Founded 1956

Please RiseStanding on the bimah leading Shabbat services this summer, I found myself notic-ing subtle differences among the wonderful people who filled the pews. In particular, I was struck by the differences that occurred during a moment of posture and choreog-raphy within our worship. It was a moment when the congregation was invited to, “please rise”.

During Jewish worship, there are times when the service leader asks the congregation to stand. We physically elevate our bodies as an act of reverence. Standing also serves as a symbolic ascension towards the heavens,

helping us feel connected to the Divine. There are liturgical pieces, like the Shema and Mourner’s Kaddish, during which our com-munity stands. We stand when the ark doors are open, revealing our sacred Torah. At this moment we are reenacting the moment when our ancestors stood at the foot of Mt. Sinai. Our tradition teaches that we were standing there, as well.

Some people in our sanctuary rise quickly and stand at attention when instruct-ed. Others move slowly as they join gracefully in a communal dance of upward movement. Some of us are unable to physically stand and participate with an intentional uplifting of their soulful devotion. In the Temple Emanu-El sanctuary all are invited to rise in spirit.

Judaism helps us gain perspective through teachings associated with standing. The Torah teaches us that we are not to stand idly by while our neighbor bleeds. The Tal-mud helps us connect with God when we are instructed to know before whom we stand. One of the central pieces of daily prayer is called the Amidah, the standing prayer,

because we are to recite it standing respect-fully as we offer thanks and make requests. We make this offering imaging as if we were standing directly in front of God.

When we rise with intention it is an acknowledgment of something greater in the universe.

As we enter this new year of 5779, I invite you to “please rise” and find moments of elevation and higher purpose at Temple Emanu-El inside our temple walls and be-yond. Come stand with the generations as the Torah is paraded during our Rosh Hashanah family services. Experience elevated mo-ments of reflection as the haunting sounds of Kol Nidre are heard on Yom Kippur. Gaze upwards through the palm roof while stand-ing in our Sukkah. At this time of spiritual elevation, ask yourself, what you will stand strong for this year? What challenges will you rise to meet?

May we all experience a multitude of blessings and a higher level of living and be-ing in the coming year. Shanah Tovah!

INSIDE:President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Brotherhood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4High Holy Day Observance Begins w/Selichot 5Adult Education Update. . . . . . . . . . . 6Friends of RAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Samantha Fineman Bat Mitzvah . . . . 8Lunch with the Rabbis Begins . . . . . . 9Don’t Miss Tashlich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Shana Tovah for Young Families . . . 10Blessing of the Animals . . . . . . . . . . .11 TEE Confirms 13 Wonderful Students . 12Membership CommitteebHosts Dinner 13TEE Installs 2018-19 Officers/Board 14Susan Schwaid ELC . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Endowment Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Mitzvah Backpack Program. . . . . . . 18Knitzvah Sisters off to Great Year . . 19

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President’s MessageStarting next month I will be continu-ing immediate past-president Toby Halpern’s practice of featuring Board Members and other temple volunteers in my monthly message. There are so many wonderful stories to tell and new volun-teers to introduce, starting next month. But first, I must share some features of my recent trip to Israel.

In June, Tanice and I had the good fortune to spend two weeks in Israel. Our two prior trips there had been on tours, in 2004 with Temple Beth Israel and in 2015 with Temple Emanu-El. But this time we were going on our own. We

wanted to get into the neighborhoods, in-teract with locals, and really feel as if we were a part of the country. These experi-ences exceeded our wildest dreams, and here are a few of the highlights:• hearing a few people cheer quietly as our flight touched down at Ben Gurion;• relying on WAZE or Google for direc-tions, I found them poor translations and in metrics;• proudly using my few Hebrew phras-es and finding that taxi drivers, waitstaff, and clerks had no patience with me;• visiting with Janet and Stephen Hiller at their daughter’s beautiful coastal home, complete with safe room;• driving into Jerusalem Friday after-noon as the Shabbat excitement builds;• savoring flavorful, aromatic middle Eastern foods;• staying in an Airbnb near the Ben Yehuda pedestrian street’s stores, cafes, and other people-watching venues;• visiting an artists’ colony and several wineries, including one built adjacent to a community for adults with disabilities to provide them with job training and employment;• seeing Jerusalem lampposts with of-ficial “Trump Makes Israel Great Again” banners, sometimes defaced; • leading my assigned llama, Doby, for a breakfast picnic in the desert;• learning first-hand of the hard work and dedication to country of those turning the arid land into oases of date

palms, grapes, and vegetables; and• driving from Jerusalem to Mitzpe Ramon, observing the changes in terrain, climate, and people.

While there, we also attended the 5-day AJC Global Forum, which led to these wonderful moments:• celebrating Shabbat at Kol Hanesh-ema, a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem;• attending an exuberant Havdalah on the rooftop of Beit Shmuel, overlooking the Old City walls;• singing Hatikvah at the Davidson

Ken Marsh, new TEE president

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Center courtyard at the base of the Wall;• communing with 2,400 participants from 50+ countries;• hearing Prime Minister Netenyahu’s address recognizing AJC’s commitment to Israel and commenting on Israel and Diaspora Jews; and• witnessing (from the 10th row!) Aus-trian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s his-toric statements acknowledging Austria’s responsibility to the Jewish people and, for the first time, to the State of Israel—everyone was spellbound! There were so many other inspirational sessions, most of which can be viewed at https://www.ajc.org/globalforumvideos.

I know many of you have also had wonderful Israel experiences, staying with family and friends, or touring on your own, or on missions and tours. I’d

love to chat with you about your trips. Finally, know that details will be shared soon regarding our temple’s June, 2019

tours—one for first-timers, the other for returnees, accompanied by our rabbis. The experience is sure to be fantastic!

BrotherhoodAs we approach a new year at Temple Emanu-El, I look back at the last few months of Brotherhood activities. We installed our new board at the end of May. With the addition of 3 new people—Michael Lauber, Brad Pearson, and Steve Simons—we have a broad range of men who will work together well. In June we had our annual picnic at Turtle Beach, co-sponsored with Sisterhood. We had a record attendance this year—over 80 people! Many thanks to organizer Steve Leavitt and grill master David Steinbach. July saw another co-spon-sored event—the Return of Summer Trivia. Again, there was a nice crowd, over 70 people, and win or lose, ev-eryone seemed to have fun. In August we offered something new—a night at a Charlotte Snow Crabs game, with two hours of unlimited ball park eating. Thanks to Brad Pearson for arranging that.

We’re gearing up for another active year. Don Malawsky and his

programming team have put together a fantastic portfolio of events. We’re planning a couple of Sunday morning breakfasts, a few evening lectures, a jazz concert in December, a bus trip to the Edison and Ford winter estates in February, and a night at the circus in March. Our annual Martin Luther King tribute, co-sponsored with Sis-terhood and the Social Action Com-mittee, is returning to Benderson Family Hall. And our big fundraising event, co-sponsored with Sisterhood, is a golf tournament scheduled for April 7, ably co-chaired by Barry Gerber and Ben Klein. As always, our events are on the temple calendar. Information will always be avail-able through flyers at the temple, the Message from the Temple, and email blasts to our members.

Brotherhood board meetings are typically held on the first Sunday of the month at 9:40 am and are on the temple calendar. They are open to all members interested in attending. Want to learn more about what we do and what goes on behind the scenes? Join us at one of our meetings.

Our next event is Brothers in the Sukkah, scheduled for Tuesday September 25. We’ll spend some time in the Sukkah and have dinner in the Social Hall, followed by a rabbi-led discussion. Don’t let the name fool you—this event is open to all, men and women alike.

On behalf of the Brotherhood Board, I would like to wish everyone good health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in the coming year.

L’Shanah Tovah

Bob Meisel

Brotherhood Board Installation May 2018

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SisterhoodAs co-presidents, we are looking for-ward to the New Year and the many wonderful events that are planned for our Sisterhood members. Our new bro-chure for 2018-19 has been mailed to all temple Emanu-El female members.

Please review the brochure for all of our planned meetings, events, outings and volunteer opportunities.

We have a wonderful calendar of events planned for this year. Thanks to Bob and Susan Meisel, we have already had a successful Trivia Night with Brotherhood. Over 70 participants enjoyed a delightful night of challenging trivia and yummy refreshments.

Susan Meisel is chairing the Break-the-Fast meal this year. Please watch for information and solicitations related to this event in the weekly temple emails. This has always been a great time for us to share our favorite dishes and traditions with our friends and temple members.

Barbara Peltz and her Membership Committee are busy planning the New Member tea on October 7 and the an-

nual Paid-Up Membership luncheon on November 18. These events are wonder-ful opportunities to meet members and form new friendships.

We will be partnering with Brother-hood for our biggest fundraiser of the year. The Temple Emanu-El Golf Out-ing will be held at the Meadows Country Club on April 7. It is a great event for golfers and members as well. Linda Weiss and Mollie Sernau have already begun working on the Silent Auction. Please watch for additional information related to this event.

Sisterhood presented the Temple Emanu-El Religious School (TEERS) with a gift of a beautiful picnic table from our funds raised last year.

Our new project, M’Dor L’Dor (Hebrew for ‘from generation to genera-tion) will allow our members to share their time and talents with the children in TEERS. Indicate your interest in this program on the membership brochure when you return it with your dues.

The Gift Shop, run by Alice Cotman,

continues to be a wonderful resource for our temple and Sisterhood.

Alice always finds beautiful items to enhance our lives and fabulous gifts to share with friends and family. The funds from the Gift Shop are donated to Sisterhood for us to use to support the Temple Emanu-El Religious School (TEERS).

We wish you a New Year filled with good health and amazing friendships.

Kathy Docks and Judy Levy

Immediate Past President, Toby Halpern, and her husband Gene thank the congregation for your kindness and caring throughout our grandson Andrew’s lengthy illness, and in the aftermath of his tragic death. Your expressions of support were a source of strength and mean the world to us. This is a perfect example of what temple family is all about.

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COMING EVENTS

High Holy Day Observance Begins with SelichotOn the Saturday night before Rosh Ha-shanah, Jews all over the world intensify their High Holy Day preparations by participating in the Selichot service. This spiritual, meditative evening encourages us to examine our deeds of the past year

Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Lynne Spencer, Doug Popp, and Sharon Linder welcomed the white-clad Torah scrolls back to the Ark at last year’s Selichot ceremony

and focus on the year ahead. Join your Temple Emanu-El family on Saturday, September 1 at 8 pm. for a beautiful and special Selichot service. The service is preceded at 7:30 pm by the President’s Reception, a welcoming, elegant gallery

Rabbi Shefrin, Rita Feder, Judilee Sterne, Mona Salomon, and Betty Perlmutter show one of the Torah scrolls dressed in “holiday whites” at last year’s Selichot ceremony

of delicious homemade desserts, and the opportunity to ascend the bimah and help change the Torah scrolls into their “holiday whites.” All are welcome.

May you be inscribed for a good and healthy new year!

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Adult Education UpdateUpcoming Courses & EventsAdult Education Catalog Fall and Winter 2018Our fall and winter catalog is now available! It includes descriptions and registration forms for a variety of up-coming courses and events. Enjoy the company of fellow congregants and community members as you gain new knowledge, inspiration, and skills.

Pick up the catalog at the temple or view it online and register using the attached forms.

Here is a brief overview of up-coming courses and events.

Saturday Morning Worship and Torah Study Come for wor-ship and Torah study with the Rabbis. The service begins at 10:30 am fol-lowed by Torah Study at 11 am. More information is available in the catalog or contact Harold Zabin: hpzabin@aol.com

Hebrew Language for Beginners I In this course for stu-dents with little or no knowledge of Hebrew, Susie Konicov invites you to study the Hebrew alphabet and begin reading and writing words in the first few lessons without stress. Thursdays at 5 pm, Temple library: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29, and December 6.

Hebrew Language for Be-ginners II In this course for those already familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, Susie Konicov focuses on key words and holiday expressions and enrichment vocabulary. You will improve your comprehension and language skills learning the present tense and masculine and feminine nouns and adjectives in the singular

and plural forms. Thursdays at 4 pm, Temple library: September 27, Octo-ber 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29 and December 6.

Conversational Hebrew I This class is for those with little or no experience conversing in Hebrew, Ms. Evie Shen-Tal, who lived in Israel for many years helps students work at their own pace to build the vocabulary and structures they need to commu-nicate in Modern Hebrew. Thursdays at 9:30 am, Temple library: Septem-ber 20 & 27, October 4, 11, 18, & 25 and November 1 & 8.

Conversational Hebrew II This class is for those who have taken Hebrew Conversation for Beginners I or II, or who already have some ex-perience speaking Hebrew. Ms. Evie Shen-Tal who lived in Israel and has taught Hebrew for 15 years has her students set their own proficiency and communication goals which they ac-complish with her help and engaging classroom interac-tions. Tuesdays at 9:30 am, Temple library: September 25 & October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and November 6, & 13.

Meditation Clinic & Practice For those who have had some experi-ence medi-tating, Judy Fleischer will teach Mind-fulness Based Stress Reduc-tion and the latest tech-niques for staying in the

present. You will have an opportunity to find and practice the techniques that work best for you. Wednesdays at 10:30 am: October 17, 24, 31, and November 7. Limit 20 people

Please RSVP to ezipin2@comcast.net. If you have questions email Judy Fleischer at judyfleischer@gmail.com.

Sundays at the Movies: Films with Jewish themes have been chosen for your viewing pleasure. A brief discussion will follow each screening. Our next film is: In Our Own Hands: The Hidden Story of the Jewish Brigade in World War II. This documentary shows the significant contributions of the only Jewish bri-gade fighting against the Nazis. Inter-views and archival footage reveal the soldiers’ determination and courage. For more information contact Howard Kilman by email: howardkilman@hotmail.com. Sunday, October 28th at 2:00 pm, Benderson Family Hall.

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SAVE THESE DATES!!!October 17, 2018, 12:00 noon

Life in the Shtetle—Baila Miller will discuss how these small impoverished towns in Eastern Europe shaped the lives of millions of Jewish people for centuries.

November 15, 2018, 10:30 am Moving Pictures—Films about the Holocaust—Professor Andre Krauss will discuss the often debated rep-resentation of the Holocaust in film. “No event in history has generated such a vast and varied filmography”.

December 2, 2018, 2:00 pm The Golden Age of Cantors—Cantor Murray Simon will share the history and music of the great cantors of this special era.

January 10, 2019, 10:30 am Woody Allen: Seriously Funny

Friends of Rac (Religious Action Center) To Discuss Voter Disenfranchisement

Friends of RAC will start its second full year on October 3, at 7:00 pm in Benderson Family Hall to hear Phyl-lis Vogel, a member of the Speaker’s Bureau of the Sarasota League of Women Voters, share insights on voter disenfranchisement in Florida and our nation.

As is always the case at its meet-ings, the session will include a seg-ment presented by one of our rabbis on the connection between the issue of voters’ rights and Judaism as well as offering opportunities to ask ques-tions, make comments, and share information about ways to become involved.

During the past year, we have heard speakers on the environment, reduction of gun violence, freedom of the press, women’s reproductive and health rights, and immigration. In addition, we have joined together with other like-minded citizens to mark the anniversary of the Women’s March, to rally for sensible laws to reduce gun violence and to protest the separation of refugee families.

The Friends of the Religious Ac-tion Center is a non-partisan, social justice organization, which works as an advocate for social justice in all forms consistent with Jewish values. Friends of RAC takes its guidance and inspiration from The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, the non-partisan, social justice advocate of the Union of Reform Judaism located in Washington, D.C. Friends of RAC does not necessarily reflect the view-

point of Temple Emanu-El.If you are interested in joining

our mailing list or would like more information, contact Ellen Klein at epk92245@aol.com or Andrea Zucker at zucker.andrea@gmail.com.

The Friends of the Religious Ac-tion Center is a non-partisan, social justice organization, which works as an advocate for social justice in all forms consistent with Jewish values. Friends of RAC takes its guidance and inspiration from The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, the non-partisan, social justice advocate of the Union of Reform Judaism. Friends of RAC does not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of Temple Emanu-El.

Ami Amitai will describe how Woody Allen’s Jewishness inspired his cre-ativity and humor and how he was transformed from a comedian to a film-maker.

January 24, 2019, 10:30 am Just for the Health of It—Update:Stephen Hiller, M.D. will discuss the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. This is an update of last year’s talk and includes new developments in heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. If you would like more information on any of these courses or events, please contact Co-Chairs: Ellen Zipin, ezipin2@comcast.net or Dr. Janet Hiller, juanitaph@aol.com

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Bat MitzvahSamantha Leigh FinemanSeptember 29, 2018

It is with great pride and joy that we announce that our daughter Saman-tha Leigh Fineman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with a Havdalah service on September 29, 2018. Sam, as she is affection-ately known, is a seventh grader at Pine View School where she thrives academically because of her true passion for learning. She is a rower and coxswain on the Sarasota Crew team, enjoys playing the piano, and loves to dance whenever she has

time. She just completed her fifth summer at Camp Micah, a sleep away camp in Bridgton, Maine, her “summer home.” Her love of sleep-away camp inspired her Bat Mitzvah project working with youth affected by substance abuse, at Camp Mari-posa, a JFCS partnership program. She also organized a lemonade stand and donated the proceeds to JFCS for Camp Mariposa. We are so proud of Sam for her hard work and achieve-ment in becoming a Bat Mitzvah and look forward to her special day and celebration.

Lauren and Steven Fineman

Israel Corner: A Sneak Peek at the Year Ahead!

Temple Emanu-El’s Israel Commit-tee is preparing for another year of meaningful and engaging Israel programming—and we invite you to participate, learn, uphold, support, and most of all demonstrate your love for the Jewish State.

Entering its third year, Temple Emanu-El’s Israel Committee has overseen a new focus on Israel, plan-ning educational programs on topics as far-reaching as:

• LGBTQ life in Israel• 50th Anniversary of the Six-Day War• Israel Shabbat Dinner• Israeli-style pub night, partner-ing with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota/Manatee• Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Indepen-dence Day)• Israel’s 70th Birthday• Screening Israeli films• Assisting with Israeli education

and Israel-themed social events for our Religious School students and teens• Celebrating the first night of Ha-nukkah together• Sharing “Show and Tell” items from Israel• Having a delicious Middle Eastern lunch this summer

The Israel Committee’s first event of the new year will be an outing to see Operation Finale, the thrill-ing true story of Israel’s detection and capture of Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann and his trial in Jerusalem. Mossad agent Avi Avner, who curated the blockbuster museum exhibit based on this event, advised on the film and vouches for its accuracy and importance. Other upcoming events will include a Lunch and Learn, an Israeli “book club,” a possible cooking workshop, and—by popular

demand—another “Israel Shabbat” and Israeli-style Shabbat dinner! See the Temple Times and your Inbox for more information and plan to be a part of these great events.

Temple Emanu-El’s Israel Com-mittee wishes you a shanah tovah u’metukah, and says l’hitraot—hope to see you at an Israel Committee event soon! For more information, please contact Israel Committee chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 379-1997.

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“Lunch with the Rabbis” returns September 5Are you back from your summer travels and ready to catch up with old and new friends—plus, of course, Temple Emanu-El’s wonderful rabbis? Good, because it’s time for the fall season of

Temple Emanu-El’s popular “Lunch with the Rabbis” program to begin! At noon on Wednesday, September 5, grab a brown-bag lunch and join Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael She-frin, and your temple family (guests are always welcome) in Benderson Family Hall for a friendly lunch and stimulating discussion on topics of current Jewish interest. We’ll provide homemade des-

Don’t Miss Tashlich!Have you participated in Temple Ema-nu-El’s wonderful evening of Tashlich? If so, you already know not to miss this special night. If you are new to Tashlich, please continue reading!

Tashlich is the symbolic casting away of sins—a very brief service that culminates in throwing crumbs of bread

into a body of water. As participants watch the crumbs float away or sink (or occasionally be gobbled by fish!) they imagine the cleansing of soul and spirit that takes place during the High Holy Day season. Temple Emanu-El holds Tashlich on the Saturday evening between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kip-pur—Saturday, September 15, at 6 pm. We’ll gather just outside Van Wezel, along the beautiful bayfront, and enjoy

sert as well.“Lunch with the Rabbis” is a chance

to enjoy great conversation with great people—and great rabbis. If you are a regular attendee, you know how fantas-tic “Lunch with the Rabbis” is—and if you are a newcomer, come be a part of the best lunch date in town.

We look forward to being with you at “Lunch with the Rabbis.”

brief socializing and mingling with old and new friends. Then we’ll stand at the water’s edge to engage in the Tashlich ritual and cast away our sins, Tashlich is a very special experience for all ages—everyone is encouraged to attend.

We look forward to sharing Tashlich with you on Saturday, Septem-ber 15.

Fluid Dance with Linda Joffe Resumes September 13, 2018Temple member Linda Joffe once again brings “Fluid Dance” to congregants and the community at large beginning on Thursday, September 13, at 10 am in the Benderson Family Hall. The class is lim-ited to women only. The drop-in fee is $10, and no reservations are necessary.

Fluid Dance is a movement prac-tice that relaxes the nervous system, energizes the body, and awakens the soul through a powerful, free-flowing dance repertoire set to world music and American classics. The class is especially good for women who experience tension and stiffness because of medical condi-tions or inactivity, and want to explore

a gentle way of bringing free flow back into their body, especially the joints. No dance experience is necessary.

In creating the class, Linda draws on

her experience in modern dance, yoga, NIA, the Expressive Arts and Shake Your Soul, in which she is certified by the Leven Institute for Life Movement. She also incorporates elements of Let Your Yoga Dance, a chakra-based move-ment program in which she is in the process of becoming certified.

“Thank you for the creativity, calm and joy that you bring to us each time,” wrote one participant recently. “I always leave class with a sense of peace.”

All classes are held at 10 am on Thursdays and are generally offered twice a month. The dates for 2018-2019 are: Sept 13, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15, Dec 6, Jan 3, Jan 17, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 16, and June 13.

For further information, contact Linda Joffe at 941.376.5162 or by email, lfjoffe@aol.com.

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Shanah Tovah for Young Families!Temple Emanu-El is ready to make 5779 a wonderful and sweet new year for young Jewish and interfaith fami-lies. We’ll start by getting into the Rosh Hashanah spirit with our first Tot Shab-bat of the season—a “new year’s” party on Saturday morning, September 1, at 10:30 am at temple. Families are invited to gather on the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center playground for a bagel breakfast, socializing with old and new friends, and age-appropriate Shabbat blessings, songs, and movement with Rabbi Michael Shefrin. We’ll also enjoy apples and honey, learning about the shofar, and a special Rosh Hashanah craft!

Tot Shabbat fun will continue with a special event in the sukkah on Saturday, September 29—stay tuned for all the de-

Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin look forward to wel-coming the new year with your family!

tails. Although Tot Shabbat is designed especially for fami-lies with children up to age six, all are welcome.

And of course, once the High Holy Days begin we are proud and happy to offer our very special Fam-ily Services. On Monday, September 10, and Wednes-day, September 19, at 1:30 p.m., families are invited to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin. Spiritual, upbeat, welcoming,

and meaningful, Temple Emanu-El’s High Holy Day Family Services are truly a beautiful experience for all ages. Join us and feel free to bring your family and friends as well!

Temple Emanu-El’s programs for young families continue all year long—from the popular weekly “Parent and Me” classes held at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center of Temple Ema-nu-El to monthly Tot Shabbat programs to monthly family Shabbat services featuring special children’s activities. We also hold family mitzvah projects and learning opportunities throughout the year, and all are welcome! For more information, or to have your young fam-ily added to our Tot Shabbat email list, contact Rabbi Elaine at 379-1997.

We look forward to a good and sweet year with your family. Shanah tovah!

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HAPPENINGS

Blessing of the AnimalsA Fantastic “Blessing of the Animals” June 3 was a very special afternoon as Temple members and community guests brought their beloved animals to Temple Emanu-El’s signature program honoring the divine gift of animal companionship—the much-anticipated “Blessing of the Animals.”

With a plethora of adorable, well-behaved dogs, “Blessing of the Animals” was as wonderful as ever! Animals and humans alike enjoyed water and treats (dog biscuits pets, and animal crack-ers—of course—for people) and social-izing together before listening to Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associ-ate Rabbi Michael Shefrin’s gave brief talks about animals in Jewish tradition. Temple Emanu-El leader and retired veterinarian Dr. Hal Alterman also of-fered free animal health consultations

Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin, Alice Cotman, Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman, Kim Sheintal, Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman, and Dr. Hal Alterman—along with Alice Cotman’s beloved Bentley!—made “Blessing of the Animals” special and meaningful!

and handed out certificates proclaiming animals to be cute and special. Each pet also received an individual blessing from our rabbis and had a family pet portrait taken by Alice Cotman. Some pets even dressed up using adorable costume pieces provided by Kim Shein-tal.

“While ‘Blessing of the Animals’ is

a cute and fun event, it is also a really nice reminder to give thanks to God for our pets and to remember our connec-tion with and responsibility to all living creatures,” event co-chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman said. “We were thrilled to see so many people and pets coming together for this special afternoon.”

Rabbi Shefrin’s presentation of ELI Talks were a highlight of the summer

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Temple Emanu-El Confirms 13 Wonderful StudentsThe hearts of Temple Emanu-El members were as full as the bimah as thirteen won-derful students participated in a Shabbat service of Confirmation on Friday evening, May 18.

Greeted by Vice-President of Education Wendy Wicks and accompanied by Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin, the beaming Confir-mands filed into the sanctuary as con-gregants stood in welcome. Each student participated meaningfully in the service, with Matthew Abolafia, Jacob Baram, Julianna Maggard, Natalie Mount, Rebekah Steinbach, and Cassidy Jones beautifully leading prayers and readings; Emma Katz, Rebecca Kleinberg, and Rebekah Spiegel-man chanting perfectly from the Torah; and Leo Glickman, Brett McDowall, Aiden Pearson, and Cooper Zion inspiring wor-shippers with outstanding sermons. Tayla Rosenthal, another beloved member of the class, was confirmed “remotely,” watching the Confirmation ceremony from Israel, where she was attending a semester-long high school program. Also participating in the service by invitation of the Confir-

mands were Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, Religious School Assistant Beth Steiner, youth group adviser Alex Zalkin, and beloved teacher Sandy Ainbinder. The moving ceremony concluded with each Confirmand formally affirming their Jewish commitment. The entire class symbolically accepting the Torah. The Confirmands were then presented with shofars and mezuzot as gifts from Temple Emanu-El and Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood and Sisterhood, and in turn presented a beautiful havdalah set as a gift to the congregation.

The wonderful 2018 Confirmation class of Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El Confirmation class members—with Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael Shefrin, and Religious School Assistant Beth Steiner—shared a group hug after the ceremony

“These young adults are full of love for everyone,” said Sandy Ainbinder, who taught many of the Confirmands as kinder-garteners continues to be an active, loving presence in their lives. “They are all amaz-ing. The future of our Jewish community and our world community is in very capable hands. I am so proud to know them.”

Temple Emanu-El’s Confirmation class will begin again this fall for post-B’nai Mitzvah students. The classes are taught by Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and are a highlight of our temple teens’ Jewish expe-rience. For more information or to enroll your teenager, please call 378-5567.

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Membership Committee Hosts a Pot Luck Dinner

Gail Leavitt (left) set up the room with the help of Joanne Maguire and Wyatt Daniel, age seven.

Eighty-four people of all ages enjoyed a delicious variety of food at the annual Pot Luck Dinner fol-lowing Shabbat services on June 29. Thank you to the Member-ship Committee for coordinating the dinner and especially to Gail Leavitt for chairing the event. Wy-att Daniel enjoyed setting up the room especially because chocolate candy was part of the set up. Once before Friday Shabbat services, Wyatt wanted to buy chocolate gelt from the Temple Gift Shop, but it was several months after Chanukah. The volunteer in the gift shop did not know where the

gelt was kept. Wyatt knew exactly where the gelt was stored in the off season and eagerly pointed to the drawer where the candy was kept! Wyatt loves his chocolate. The tables at the Pot Luck Dinner were filled with chicken dishes, deli sandwiches, meat balls, hot vegetables, salads, humus, garlic bread, cookies, brownies, cake, fresh fruit, beer, lemonade, cof-fee, tea, and lots of chocolate candy. The room was filled with sweet people who enjoyed being together.

Barbara Peltz, Donna Jablo, David Arnold, Destiny Elam, Karen Androphy, and Doug Pewterbaugh were happy to see such an array of desserts.

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Temple Emanu-El Installs 2018-19 Officers and BoardOn Friday, June 1, Temple Emanu-El held a beautiful ceremony and festive Shabbat dinner to celebrate the installation of our 2018-2019 officers and trustees.

Although it was difficult to say fare-well to the capable, dedicated officers and trustees who have so ably guided Temple Emanu-El over these past years, we are also thrilled with the new board members who are sure to uphold and continue their legacy of excellence, devotion, kindness, and integrity. Installed by Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin as Temple Emanu-El President was Ken Marsh; serving as offi-cers are Dr. Hal Alterman (vice-president), Gloria Weed (treasurer), Fae Beloff (fi-nancial secretary), Ethel Gross (recording secretary), and Toby Halpern (immediate past president).

New trustees Barry Gerber, Sarah

Link, and Anne Virag were also formally installed, joining returning trustees Alice Cotman, Barbara Peltz, Betty Perlmutter, Mark Sharff, and Harry Yaverbaum.

A number of board members—Vice-Presidents Larry Barnet, Liz Klaber, and Wendy Wicks; Treasurer Neal Vorch-heimer; Recording Secretary Dr. Gary Janko, and trustees Ellen Klein, Dr. Mi-chelle Mallitz, Michelle Pearson, and Doug Popp—left the Temple Emanu-El board after terms of distinguished, much-appre-ciated service. The June 1 Shabbat service

and dinner offered an important opportu-nity to recognize their achievements and to thank them for their devotion to our Temple family.

In addition to recognizing the officers and trustees, Temple Emanu-El members enjoyed a delicious Shabbat dinner pre-pared by Events Manager Fatima Soriano in Benderson Family Hall. It was a very special night of celebration and thanksgiv-ing. May our sacred community continue to go from strength to strength.

Temple Emanu-El’s outgoing officers and board members Doug Popp, Michelle Pearson, Liz Klaber, Toby Halpern, Wendy Wicks, and Larry Barnet were recognized and thanked for their outstanding service to the Temple Emanu-El family

Temple Emanu-El’s 2018-19 officers and trustees joined Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin in giving a thumbs-up to the year ahead!

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Susan Schwaid Early Learning CenterOur summer camp was designed around weekly units (Oceans, Circus, Camping, The Places We Go, Bugs, and Little Chef) which are of great interest to preschool-aged students. In the classroom the teachers read stories about these themes. During Ocean Week we discussed creatures that live in the sea. During Circus Week the children created clown faces, elephants and cotton candy. The Places We Go—African Neck-laces, Chinese Drums and American Flags. During Camping Week we created tents and binoculars, drew a map and went on a bear hunt. And for Bug Week we made bug headbands, lady bugs. During Chef Week—we created Chef Hats, a Cupcake factory, and participated in various cooking projects throughout the week such as edible cookie dough. Science Instruc-tor from Sarasota Middle School—Jason Sharrock

Science concepts related to the weekly themes were presented, and the students participated in hands-on science experiments to introduce and reinforce these concepts. Most impor-tantly, the students were exposed to this material in a fun way to create a lifelong interest in science.

During Ocean Week, the children discovered the difference between salt (ocean) and fresh water by making their own salt water. They discovered that certain items (in this case an egg) float better in salt water than fresh. In addition, they discovered that wind is a cause of ocean waves by blowing on water with straws and made a simu-lated ocean in a bottle. For Circus Week, we discussed engineering and made catapults that launched marsh-mallows through our simulated ring

of fire. They also were able to make their own creations with toothpicks and marshmallows and experiment with static electricity “clown style” us-ing balloons. They were challenged to make circus-style music while learn-ing about sound waves using tuning forks and glasses filled with varying amounts of water. During Camping Week, the students used flashlights to learn about light and reflection. Throughout the Places We Go Week, we made paper airplanes as a way to travel to an erupting simulated volca-no (each child made their own mini-volcano) and to a super cold destina-tion—a simulated Antarctica—where we experimented with dry ice. Bugs Week brought with it a lesson about camouflage as the students searched for paper butterflies blending in with their environment, as well as looking at small things under a digital micro-

scope and magnifying glasses. Finally, during Little Chefs Week the students focused on following scientific proce-dures (recipes) to create cloud dough, slime, and homemade kinetic sand. It was an exciting six weeks, and it is my hope that the children had fun and learned while doing it.

Once a week we invited Ms. Heather, a certified youth group fitness instructor from Stretch and Grow. She emphasized the basics of exercise, warm-up, endurance, resistance, stretching and continuous age-appropriate movement, along with good nutrition.

Fridays were extra special during the summer, with water days, pizza, and ice cream.

For more information on our Su-san Schwaid Early Learning Center, please call 941-377-8074 or email us at preschool@sarasotatemple.org.

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Endowment FundA friend of mine asked, “Can someone with limited savings PLEDGE to the endowment?” YES!!

As my friend found out, anyone who wishes to help the temple can do so without major change to their estate. Your endowment pledge is not distrib-uted until your passing. You will not no-tice any change in your daily bank ac-count. So you will not have any change in your living status. You do not need a lawyer to handle your request. There are many ways to make your impact. For example, local attorney James Es-senson, a temple member, has already graciously provided help to many at no charge. Consider your impact as we aim to sustain the heritage that your dad and mother, your grandad and all those who came before us loved!

Do you see your friends on this list, we hope that you do. Look how the list has changed.Barbara & Martin (D) Arch . . . . . . . Louise & Stan Levinson

Wendy & Larry Barnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald M. MalawskyFae C. Beloff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan & Randy MallitzWilliam & Nancy Behrenfeld . . . . . . . Jari & Harry (D) MeierSuzy & Barry Benjamin . . . . . . . . . Barbara & Philip MeltzerBarbara & Donald Bernstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Helene MyersKaren & Thomas Bernstein . . Barbara & Laurance NewmanLouise & Norbert (D) Bick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty PerlmutterBarbara Brizdle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Pinkus (D)Diane Brown-Sterdt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Douglas PoppSybil & Irwin Broh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karla & Dennis ReensJudy Cahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael RichkerJerry Camens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold RosenbergEunice Cohen(D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marjorie RosenthalWendy & Jeff Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doris & Irving RossAlice Cotman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn & Jay SacksShirley Cutler(D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mona SalomonPhyllis Dreyfus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie & Mark SharffMeredith & Al Ernst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rona Shays (D)David Feuerstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy & Alan SilverglatJanice & Jay Forgotson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Simons (D)Lynn & Michael Friedman . . . . . .Susan Benson SteenbargerBarbara & Barry Gerber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah Stengel Judith & Bruce Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bernice G. SternJacqueline Gilden . . . . . . . . . . . . Judilee & Harold(D) SterneElaine & Brenner Glickman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvan TannerRenee & Bertram Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet & Bruce UdellEsther Goldberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal Vorchheimer

Sandra & Howard Goldberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eleanor WachsDr. Dori Goldfarb & Jeff Maggard Gloria & William L. Weed IIFred Gosman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda H. WeissCarol B & Jules Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan & Peter WellsSylvia Gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise & Judson WerbelowToby Halpern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan & Jerrold WexlerPaula Hayden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy WicksLinda F. Joffe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele & Frank WieckowskiHoward Kilman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan ZuckermanLeonard (D) & Jane KritzerLowell S. LakritzEllen & Herbert LenkTo Add Your Name, call our committee(D)=Of Blessed Memory

Endowment Committee:Howard Goldberg, Co-ChairRenee Gold, Former Temple President Barry Gerber, Board MemberDon Bernstein, PhilanthropistLaurance Newman, Wisconsin Investor Jay Forgotson, Bank FounderLarry Barnet, Temple LeaderIrwin Broh, Investment Committee Mi-chael Richker, Past Temple PresidentPeter Wells, former Federation ExecutiveMark Sharff, Chair 941.374.1107

LibraryWelcome, Welcome to the TEE Library. I am Rosalind Lieberman, Temple Emanu-El’s new Librarian, ready and willing to help you use our valuable col-lection of Judaic books, records, DVDs, CDs, and Internet service. We are a real Media Center.

Since this is the Year of Hospitality in Temple Emanu-El, we will focus on one of our new books. “AiSHeL Stories of Contemporary Jewish Hospitality,” by Dr. Meir Wikler. It is a collection of fourteen true stories of people who in-vited guests into their home. The author tells about the extraordinary experi-ences that happened to the hosts.

What symbolizes hospitality more than food? We have many cookbooks to

help create a bountiful table for the New Year and all year through. Come into the library and check one out.

Please come into the library and sign up for a library card. The process is simple. Just complete the form in the basket on the front bookshelf. We will register you and give you a library card. Already, Temple Emanu-El has 57 Library Patrons.

If you have any suggestions for books on Jewish topics that we don’t already have, please let us know.

Looking forward to greeting and helping you in the TEE Library.

Rosalind Lieberman, Librarian librarianRoz@gmail.com; or 941-922-4517

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Rabbi Shefrin had an amazing visit with our Camp Coleman Campers

Our Tot Shabbat families braved the heat for a special Splash Shabbat at Payne Park

Temple Emanu-El held its first commemoration of Tisha B’Av this past summer. It was a meaningful moment for all in attendance.

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Shopping in the Sisterhood Gift Shop is a mitzvah. Not only is Judaic merchandise going into homes, but, 100% of the profits go to Sisterhood for the Religious School.n Bar and Bat Mitzvah students—create a Gift Registry so you can receive the items you

would like. n Custom Order your own Tallit—Adults and Students.n Gift Certificates are also available. n Would you like to volunteer in the Gift Shop? We would love to have you. Volunteers

receive a 10% discount. Teens want to earn Volunteer Hours? Proficient in Excel Spreadsheet? Call Alice Cot-

man.n The Sisterhood Gift Shop is open before and after services, for special events, and by

appointment. Call Alice Cotman at 941-359-6451 for an appointment.

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Mitzvah Backpack ProgramThis truly has been a blessed and extraordinary year for the Mitzvah Backpack Program!

It began with an expansion of adding valued helpers from St. Mary Academy. St. Mary Academy is a school for children with special learning needs that shares the cam-pus with St. Martha Catholic School across the street from the temple. Fondly referred to as Hands Across McIntosh, this is not only an inter-faith endeavor, it is an opportunity for children from St. Mary Academy and our own religious school to help pack weekend food for impoverished children at Lakeview Elementary and St. Mary Academy.

Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 at St. Mary Academy volunteer bi-monthly throughout the school year. Their invaluable help sorting and set-ting up items, makes the second half of the endeavor run seamlessly. Our religious school children, parents and temple members pack food to feed the children for two consecutive week-ends. In addition, St. Mary Academy has agreed to continue this support in the upcoming school year.

Additionally, the program re-ceived a $21,000 grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Founda-tion. This three-year grant provides $7000/year, allowing us to improve the quality and variety of nourishing foods with a focus on providing fresh produce.

Other supporting groups in-clude The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program, Detwiler’s Farm Market, Panera Bread and Earth Origins.

A heartfelt thanks to both Sherri Eisenberg and Rachael Witherspoon

for supervising each phase of the pro-cess. Also, thanks to the many volun-teers who pick up and deliver dona-tions to the temple and help getting the food packed and ready for pickup to Lakeview Elementary. All of this could not be accomplished without the help of Susan Cohen, Lila Feld-man, Marlies Gluck, Ethel and Dick Gross, Gail Leavitt, Michael Richker, Debbie Solomon, Lynda Wetherson, and Peter Wells.

Due to health issues, I will be limiting my activities with the Mitz-vah Backpack Program. Beginning in September, Lynne Pewterbaugh and Diane Arch will be co-chairs of the program. Lynne, Diane and I are

looking forward to feeding and nour-ishing the children of our Sarasota community.

Volunteers are needed every oth-er Wednesday. If you are interested in helping with pick-up and delivery of food, supervising sorting and/or packing bags for delivery to the school, contact Lynne Pewterbaugh at lynnewae@gmail.com.

Dorothy Quint

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The Knitzvah Sisters Begin Another Great YearThe “knitzvahs” just keep coming with the wonderful ladies of Temple Emanu-El’s Mitzvah Knitting Group!

Meeting the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10 am, the Mitzvah Knitting Group (also known as the “knitzvah sisters”) has become one of our temple’s most special features. Participants socialize and build bonds of sisterhood and friendship while using their talents at knitting and crocheting

to create beautiful handmade items for members of our temple and for families in need. Whether it’s delivering a box of gorgeous sweaters, blankets, and booties to SPARCC, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, or Mothers Helping Mothers, shipping packages overseas to our brethren in Israel, or delighting temple friends with surprise gifts, the Mitzvah Knitting Group brings joy to all!

The Mitzvah Knitting Group always welcomes new members and invites the community to gatherings. For more in-formation about this wonderful group, please email Susan Bernstein at susan-hope22@comcast.net.

Temple Emanu-El Religious School Prepares for Another YearAs summer comes to an end, Temple Emanu-El Religious School (TEERS)’s faculty, parents, and students are anticipating another wonderful year of learning and living Jewishly—with some exciting additions and enhancements!

“In 5779, we are committed to bringing TEERS to new levels of excel-lence!” stated Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, M.A.R.E. “We have assembled a team of enthusiastic and highly-credentialed educators to bring innovative approaches to Jew-ish learning. We will strive to engage our students and families with learning that is deeply rooted in meaning and relevance and enrich their lives with the joy of community and the wisdom of Judaism.”

TEERS will continue to engage in the hands-on, experiential learning for which it is famous, including the signa-ture chugim program featuring Jewish cooking, gardening, crafts, and film, Israeli dance, conversational Hebrew, and a range of educational, social, spiri-tual, and community service opportuni-

ties for TEERS families. TEERS is also proud to welcome back popular and be-loved faculty, including Rabbi Michael Shefrin—who will work this year with all grades on various topics—and Rabbi Brenner Glickman—who serves as the lead instructor in Confirmation.

The excitement is building as the

first day of TEERS approaches on Sun-day morning, September 16. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information about TEERS, which serves children in grades kindergarten through 10, please call 378-5567.

Mitzvah Knitting Group member Joan Zaroff presented beautiful handmade items to Karen Wain of Jewish Family & Children’s Service for donation to needy families

Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg and Madrichim Ben Baram, Jacob Baram, Mathew Abolafia, Julianna Maggard, Miriam Baram and Robert Witherspoon welcome students to a new year at TEERS!

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room to superserve—to provide what-ever a classroom of students needed for success throughout their school experi-ence. Realizing that the scope of doing more had to be manageable, Larry drew upon the parable of the woman walking along a beach littered with thousands of starfish who, upon observing a boy throwing the starfish back into the sea one by one, asked the boy what he was doing. When the boy answered that he was saving the starfish, the woman asked how, given the thousands of star-fish, he as one boy could make a differ-ence. As the boy gently tossed a starfish into the water, he replied, “I made a difference for that one.” From this, four congregants (Wendy Barnet, Larry Barnet, Tanice Knopp, and Ken Marsh) came together as a steering committee to design the goal and scope of an initia-tive based on research data findings about the needs of children from low-income families entering Kindergarten.

Therefore, the TEE Starfish Initia-tive was designed to superserve a local, public-school Kindergarten classroom with a high incidence of students from poverty through:• closing the vocabulary gap, which often widens the achievement gap, between these at-risk students and their peers from other socioeconomic groups;• inspiring a love of reading and in-creasing reading readiness skills;• supporting the integration of STEAM learning activities; and • increasing the students’ life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through mentoring.

The Steering Committee ap-proached Wilkinson Elementary School principal, Susan Nations, asking that she identify one Kindergarten teacher who would welcome this initiative. We asked that she only move forward if the other four teachers on the team would support the implementation of this pilot initiative in only one of the classrooms and not feel resentful. We also had one request—that they approve three pro-posed activities that align with the local community’s Campaign for Grade-Level

Back By Popular Demand: The TEE Starfish InitiativeLast year more than 80 Temple Emanu-El (TEE) congregants and friends gener-ously gave of their time, talents, and re-sources to implement the TEE Starfish Initiative. Because the initiative made a significant difference at the school and so many of our volunteers wanted to return, we are excited to report that the initiative will continue into the 2018-19 school year.

This initiative was born from a question, an example, and a parable. The question came from TEE congre-gant, Larry Barnet, at the time serving as a mentor and tutor in a local school district, who asked Tanice Knopp how he could do more. He had read about a philanthropist who had adopted a class-

Thank you from Kindergarten Students

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Reading and address data about the vocabulary gap and lack of experience with books: • Kindergarten Rockin’ Readers—Through this program designed for volunteers by the school district’s Cur-riculum & Instruction reading special-ists, a volunteer reads 1:1 weekly with a student throughout the school year.• Book Buddies Program—This program pairs a volunteer with a stu-dent to gift books to build the student’s home library. Four times throughout the school year, the student send a drawing about something they enjoy to their volunteer who, in turn, sends a book relevant to that drawing along with a note to the student.• Dramatic Story-Telling—Through this program Wendy Barnet, in full costume, conducts dramatic story-telling sessions for the Kinder-garten class based on books she selects with the teacher. Elaine and Akiva Pipe gift each book to all of the children to develop their home library.

The rest of the activities would come from the Starfish teacher’s wish list and activities offered by congre-gants. The principal and the teacher agreed.

We then invited the Starfish teacher to create her wish list of materials, activities, volunteer support, and funds

Student discovers kaleidscope made for her by Dr. Hiller

Wendy Barnet leads Dramatic Story-telling with help from Elaine Pipe, Rabbi Shefrin, Larry Barnet and Starfish teacher Michelle Scotese

school, TEE Starfish volunteers also helped with the school book fair, the summer reading program, and mate-rials collections for various learning activities.

Knowing the caring, giving, and talents of our congregants, we shouldn’t have been surprised at the response, but we never dreamed we would get the response that we did across a full range of involvement. These activities were methodically implemented and/or expanded with the permission of the principal and in stages throughout the school year to ensure fidelity to the effort and to avoid overwhelming the students, the teacher, and the school.

For the 2018-19 school year, the TEE Starfish Steering Committee (Larry Barnet, Wendy Barnet, Lynn Friedman, Tanice Knopp, and Wendy Rudd) will lead the initiative as it was implemented last year. We will extend activities designed for the Starfish classroom to one or more of the other Kindergarten classrooms if the principal approves and the classroom teacher is interested and if it is appropriate for a specific activ-ity. We have a full measure of resources to do so, and, when doing so does not compromise implementation in the designated classroom.

School begins August 13. We will notify volunteers of activity start dates after the 10-day count when we know the number of Kindergarten students and classrooms. The Rockin’ Reader training sessions for new and return-ing volunteers are scheduled for August 22 or September 27 (see flyer in the lobby). Wendy Rudd will post informa-tion about the Book Buddy program late in August. Larry Barnet is distributing information about how to address the teacher’s wish list. Please contact Dr. Tanice Knopp (awetyk@yahoo.com) to register for the Rockin’ Reader training (if you have not already done so), or to create a learning activity, and for gen-eral information about the initiative.

to promote student achievement—aca-demic as well as social-emotional and other life skills. We asked her to reach for the stars in compiling her list with the understanding that we may not be able to meet all of her requests. On the other side of this partnership equation, in addition to recruiting congregants as reading mentors and as book buddies and asking that they address the wish list items, we asked interested congre-gants to identify their interests, talents, and skills in terms of what they wanted to offer to the students. In response, students benefitted from creative music, art, and science experiences; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) learning activi-ties; and learning materials that were either made for the students or new and gently-used donations. Devoted to the

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STEEMY’s Back and Ready for AdventureOur youth group’s newly elected board worked hard this summer to make sure amazing STEEMY events are planned for this new year. At the Board Retreat, plan-ning for the year began and cool new t-shirts were designed. We even did some unconventional team building at a local Escape Room. This board is off to an amazing start.

The kick-off event was a hit! STEEMY raced through Target finding items for a pirate themed scavenger hunt. After that, Steemy went to PetLand to pet all the puppies. They are just so fluffy! There is nothing better in the Florida heat than fro-yo. Our members were treated to deli-cious frozen yogurt to cool our-selves off. The night ended with a unique parking lot Havdalah service. It was the best welcome back ever.

Upcoming events: September 22, STEEMY will be hitting up Top Golf from 6-10 pm (transpor-tation provided). For a member-ship form, information about up-coming NFTY Kallahs, or for any questions about the best Jewish teen happenings in all of Sarasota, contact Alex Zalkin, our Steemy Advisor, at steemyadvisor@gmail.com.

The STEEMY Board handled the Escape Room at Countdown Sarasota. They escaped with 3 minutes left. Phew!

Jacob, Ben and Mathew eating some fro-yo and cooling off from the Florida summer.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAROctober, 2018/Tishrei-Cheshvan 5779Calendar Subject to Change

October1 Last Day of Sukkot Service w/Yizkor 10:30 am Office Closed2 Adult Conversational Hebrew II 9:30

am3 Lunch with the Rabbis 12 Noon Religious School 5:30 pm FRAC Meeting 7 pm4 Adult Conversational Hebrew I 9:30

am Fluid Dance 10 am Hebrew for Beginners II 4 pm Hebrew for Beginners I 5 pm5 Simchat Torah Service 7:15 pm6 Saturday Morning Service 10:30 am Torah Study 11 am7 Religious School 9:30 am Consecration 10 am

8 Columbus Day Ritual Committee Meeting 7 pm9 Adult Conversational Hebrew II 9:30 am Mitzvah Knitting 10 am Adult Education Committee Meeting

10:30 am10 Sisterhood Board Meeting 10:30 am Religious School 5:30 pm11 Adult Conversational Hebrew I 9:30 am Hebrew for Beginners II 4 pm Hebrew for Beginners I 5 pm12 Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm14 Brotherhood Breakfast Meeting 9 am Religious School 9:30 am15 Philanthropy Committee Meeting 5 pm Board of Trustees Meeting 7 pm16 Adult Conversational Hebrew II 9:30 am17 Meditation Class 10:30 am Adult Education Baila Miller 12 Noon Religious School 5:30 pm18 Adult Conversational Hebrew I 9:30 am Fluid Dance 10 am Havurah Gathering 12:30 pm Hebrew for Beginners II 4 pm Hebrew for Beginners I 5 pm19 Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm

Lucy Eiseman Bat Mitzvah20 Lucy Eiseman Bat Mitzvah 5 pm21 Religious School 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10 am23 Adult Conversational Hebrew II 9:30

am Mitzvah Knitting 10 am24 Meditation Class 10:30 am Social Action Committee Meeting

1:30 pm Religious School 5:30 pm25 Adult Conversational Hebrew I 9:30

am Hebrew for Beginners II 4 pm Hebrew for Beginners I 5 pm26 Shabbat Alive!/Legacy Shabbat 7:15

pm28 Religious School 9:30 am Brotherhood Board Meeting 9:40 am 6th Grade Kallah 10 am Adult Education Movie 2 pm30 Adult Conversational Hebrew II 9:30

am31 Halloween Meditation Class 10:30 am Religious School 5:30 pm

WELCOME! Temple Emanu-El welcomes the following members:Androphy, Karen & GaryCrames, ReneeFriedman, Ken, Juana & FamilyFuchs, Rabbi Alan & CarolGertz, BetsyGold, Geoffrey

Our membership extends deepest sympathy to Jon Adler, Karen Androphy, Lou-ise Bick, Joel Eisenberg, Jim Germer, Joanne Haiby, Paul Hamburg, Linda Joffe, Mark

Goldman, David & RachelGundersheimer, Dr. Werner & KarenJacobson, Geet & (Melvin)Jonas, Donna Popick & MarcKaufman, Paula & DavidLeRoy, Dr. Adam & Heidi & FamilyLewis, Dr. MarkLivshutz, Boris & Saithong & FamilyMazer, RitaPintchuck-Samberg, SavannahRosenbaum, Gary & Susan

Ruben, Aaron & LeslieShereff, Dr. Michael & Denise & FamilySigal, Fane & Verier-Dunn, Leah & FamilySolomon, Lewis & Dr. JanetWeber, Dr. Rebekah & DanielZinnamon, Stanley & Judith

WELCOME BACK! Adler, Drs. Jonathan & Andrea

Lewis, Denise Novick, Elaine Schwartzman, Carol Siegler, Sally Steele, Amy Weinberger and their families on the death of a loved one so precious and dear.

Our membership mourns

the loss of Sandra Forbes and Helaine Schwabach.

May God’s strength and our support bring comfort to one and all.

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September 2018Schedule of ServicesSaturday, September 1Selichot Dessert Reception 7:30 pmService 8 pm

Friday, September 7Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm

Sunday, September 9Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 7:30 PM

Monday, September 10Rosh HashanahMorning Service 10 amFamily Service 1:30 pm

Tuesday, September 11Rosh Hashanah Study & Discussion 10:30 am

Friday, September 14Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm

Saturday, September 15Tashlich Service at Van Wezel by the water 6 pm

Sunday, September 16Cemetery Serviceat Palms Memorial 1 pm

Tuesday, September 18Erev Yom KippurService 7:30 pm

Wednesday, September 19Yom KippurMorning Service 10 amYom Kippur Discussion 12:15 pm

Family Service 1:30 pmAfternoon Service 3:15 pmYizkor Memorial Service 4:30 pmNe’ilah Service 5:30 pmBreak-the-Fast 6:30 pm

Friday, September 21Shabbat Unplugged 7:15 pm

Friday, September 28Erev Shabbat 7:15 pmSamantha Fineman Bat Mitzvah

Saturday, September 29Samantha Fineman Bat Mitzvah 5 pm

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS1 Lori Benderson1 Leon Gainsboro1 Merrill Hoyt1 Richard Segall1 Jonah Ray Seldin-Schneider1 Sarah Skebba2 Matthew Cohen2 John Hockenberry2 Arnold Hoffman2 Erica Rell3 Flynn Berman3 Ethan Ruben3 Joan Spindler4 Donald Bernstein4 Dr. David Mankowitz5 Rob Grant5 Bette Hoffman5 Savannah Pintchcuk-Samberg5 Jay Vandroff5 Andy Zion6 Alan Ross6 Jo Stone

6 Ruth Tassel7 Elizabeth Spingler8 Joseph Hibbard8 Miranda Lauber8 Alisha Leopold8 Tali Schneider8 Allan Silverman8 Amy Weinberger8 Judson Werbelow10 James Essenson11 Dr. Jennifer Goodman11 Landon Rosenberg12 Allen Piassick12 Mort Siegel12 Emily Tennenbaum13 Jacob Benderson14 Kristy Chapman14 M. Michael Cohen14 Helene Grossberg14 Maxwell Link15 Dr. Andrea Adler15 Jordan Steiner16 Annette Fuchs16 Susan Samelson16 Philip Sterdt16 Phyllis Zabin17 Felice Hedge17 Howard Kilman17 Jacqueline Oberferst17 Dorothy Quint18 Madeline Chait18 Margaret Goldberger18 Elaine Sandler18 Robin Shapiro

19 Barbara Ackerman20 Amy Greene20 Nina Levitt20 Lily Schlosberg20 Diana Smith20 Elaine Trost21 David Cohen22 Susan Bernstein22 Ellen Klein23 Richard Bergman23 Rita Feder23 Leonard Nelson23 Matthew Olan23 Spencer Opal-Levine24 Geet Jacobson24 Randi McDowall24 Dr. John L. Strausser25 Marc Greene25 Deborah Hendel25 Denise Hyman-Powers25 Rob Stroud26 Sue Hoffman27 Kenneth Simon28 Suzette T. Seigel28 Frederick Thibault29 Margie Barancik29 Kenneth Frank29 Denise Novick29 Emilie Weil30 Alan Daniel30 Samantha Fineman30 George Hedge30 Nevin Hofing30 Jill Levine

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES1 Edward & Joyce Allen1 Steven & Jillian Leavitt2 Rubin & Alyson Hanan2 Dr. Joshua & Lydia Howard3 Randon & Dr. Lynn Carvel3 Rabbi Edgar & Yvonne Weinsberg4 Rabbi Peter & Sheila Kasdan4 Jane & Neal Vorchheimer6 Lisa Thomas & David Abolafia8 Norman & Elaine Blum9 Arthur & Sandra Skop10 Eugene & Toby Halpern13 Jeff & Wendy Cohen16 Stephen & Judith Simons17 Frederick & Judith Thibault23 Martin & Jamie Chyorny24 Amy & David Meese

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CONTRIBUTIONS Endowment FundIn MeMory of:Andrew Warhaftig, beloved grandson of Toby Halpern by Howie & Sandy Goldberg; Judy & Fred Thibaultnorty Bick, beloved husband of Louise Bick by Renee & Dr. Bertram Gold; Howie & Sandy Goldberg; Dick & Ethel Grossrosalyn Weinberg Coleman, beloved aunt of Wendy Barnet by Fred & Judy Thibault

yAHrzeIT In MeMory of:Hattie Klein, beloved mother by Paul W. KleinMaurice fischman, beloved father by Fred & Judy ThibaultMorris Schwartz, beloved father-in-law by Paul W. Klein

Eunice Cohen Religious School Scholarship FundIn AppreCIATIon of:TeMpLe eMAnu-eL by Elaine & Michael KleinTemple emanu-el & the religious School by Jeremy & Pippa SchwimmerThe religious School by Confirmation class families; Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El

In Honor of:Sarah rubin, granddaughter of Susan & Steven rubin’s Bat Mitzvah by Annie Lowenthal

In MeMory of:Andrew Warhaftig, beloved grandson of Toby Halpern by Susan & Randy Mallitz; Gail & Ben Klein; Betty Perlmutter; Helene Davis & Bobby GriesmanMarilyn friedman, beloved mother of Amy Weinberger by Rhoda Goldberg; Susan Spivak; Marge & David Renken; Shelly & Eric Cooper; Natalie & Michael SteinerMarsha Lewis, beloved wife of Dr. Mark Lewis by Wendy & Conrad Wicksnorty Bick, beloved husband of Louise Bick by Wendy & Conrad Wicks

yAHrzeIT In MeMory of:Arnold e. perlmutter, beloved husband by Betty Perlmutterfannie nierenberg, beloved mother

by Alice CotmanJoseph perlmutter, beloved father-in-law by Betty Perlmutterrose perlmutter, beloved mother-in-law by Betty Perlmutter

Fine Family Camping FundIn AppreCIATIon of:rabbi Brenner Glickman, rabbi Michael Shefrin & Temple emanu-el by Bart & Joan LevensonThe rabbis and staff of Temple Emanu-El by Elaine & Michael Klein

In MeMory of:Donald Chusid, beloved companion of Marty fine by Genie & Les Aberson; Susan & Randy Mallitz; Terry & Arnold Belker

yAHrzeIT In MeMory of:Harriet Hodish, beloved sister by Bart & Joan LevensonMinnie Levenson, beloved mother by Bart & Joan Levensonrobert Schlossman, beloved brother by Bart & Joan Levenson

General FundIn AppreCIATIon of:Jill Halman’s kindness by Joanne Haibyour 55th wedding anniversary blessing by Karen & Tom Bernsteinrabbi Brenner Glickman by Robert & Charlene Grossrabbi Brenner Glickman for the kind anniver-sary wishes by Lori & Alan RossTemple emanu-el by Rabbi Alan & Carol Fuchs Temple emanu-el for a wonderful purim by Rabbi Maurice A. SalthTemple emanu-el’s reading of George Wolf’s yahrzeit by Marilyn SchwartzThe Starfish Initiative by Elaine & Akiva Pipe

In Honor of:ellen zipin’s 75th birthday & ellen & Art zipin’s 55th anniversary by Paula & David Koffmanevan & zachary rubin’s B’nai Mitzvah by Teri RobinsJoanne & Bill Haiby’s 50th anniversary by Judy & Bruce Gibbsrenee & Dr. Bertram Gold’s 60th anniversary by Robert & Barbara Bashevkin; Harold Rosenbergroz Kline’s 75th birthday & paul & roz Kline’s 55th anniversary by Paula & David KoffmanSabrina Silverberg receiving her Masters Degree

by James M. MansonThe wedding of Sue & Jeff Hoffman’s son, Eric to Morielle by Dr. Steven & Janet HillerToby Halpern’s special birthday by Doug Popp & Sharon LinderWendy & Larry Barnet’s latest grandchild by Ken Marsh & Tanice Knopp

In MeMory of:Andrew Warhaftig, beloved grandson of Toby Halpern by Jon & Kim Sheintal; Liz & Neil Klaber; Laura & Bruce Zalkin; Harry & Gayle Yaverbaum; Sheila Trust; Debbie Yonker & Mark Freed; Barbara & Barry Gerber; Mark & Barbara Peltz; Fran Lambert; Debbie Silver Heller Arnold Kohn, beloved uncle of Joel eisenberg by Sherrie & Joel EisenbergBelle Stein, beloved mother of Joanne Haiby by Susan & Bob Meisel; Bruce & Judy GibbsDonald Chusid, beloved companion of Mickey fine by Fran Lambert; Bette & Arn HoffmanMarilyn friedman, beloved mother of Amy Weinberger by Harry & Sara Rownd; Steven & Jillian Leavitt; Judith Siegel; david & Robin ShapiroMort Siegler, beloved husband of Carol Siegler by Bette & Arn Hoffmannorty Bick, beloved husband of Louise Bick by Suzanne Freund; Ellen & Herb Lenk; Barbara Arch; Anne Bishop; Karla & Dennis Reens; Shirley & Robert Wachs-berger; Doug & Gail Fox & Familyrabbi Allan Schwartzman, beloved husband of elaine Schwartzman by Phyllis Isaacs; Ursula Schiffrobert zampino, beloved father of Janie Vorch-heimer by Bill & Carol LevineSusan Joffe Phillips, beloved cousin of Linda Joffe by Alan Orenberg

refuAH SHLeIMAH:Bernie orbach by Genie & Les AbersonBert Gold by Harry & Gayle Yaverbaum; Kathy Ranceelaine Bookbinder by Robert & Cielo Myers

yAHrzeIT In MeMory of:Abraham rosenberg, beloved father by Renee & Dr. Bertram GoldAda rosenberg, beloved mother by Renee & Dr. Bertram GoldAlbert Harris, beloved father by Maggie SharffAlbert J. pass, beloved father by Michael & Sandra PassAnna Stern, beloved mother-in-law by Bernice G. SternAnna L. Myers, beloved mother by Robert & Cielo Myers

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Anne piassick, beloved mother by Sharon & Allen PiassickAnne Sauertieg, beloved mother by Dr. & Mrs. Elliott SauertiegBenjamin Allen Miller, beloved father by Vivien GordonBernard farfel, beloved father by Helen & Dr. Larry RoseBess G. Berlat, beloved grandmother by Kathy & Donn RanceBess LaBorwit, beloved mother by Phyllis DreyfussBobbi popp, beloved wife by Doug PoppChanning Marsh, beloved father by Ken Marsh & Tanice KnoppClaudia Cohen, beloved wife by H. Hirsch CohenColin Kraines, beloved husband by Carol KrainesDavid B. Black, beloved father by Bruce Black & Susan MarksDavid frank, beloved father by Suzanne FreundDick Nemschoff, beloved father by Judy & Bruce GibbsDr. Joseph Calvin, beloved father by Caryl MagnusDudley Litman, beloved grandfather by Mark Murzin & Kris Knoernschildedward Altman, beloved father-in-law by Ethel Altmaneleanor Sager, beloved mother by Richard & Elaine Sageresther Jacobs, beloved mother by Barbara Archesther Jacobs, beloved mother by Harry & Gayle Yaverbaumesther pass, beloved mother by Michael & Sandra Passevan rosenstock, beloved grandson by Fae Belofffannie Klein, beloved mother by Gail & Ben Kleinferd Kantrovitz, beloved father by Melba Cohnfrancis oliker, beloved mother by Constantine Atsidisfreda Miller, beloved mother by Vivian M. GordonGary Taback, beloved husband by Meryl TabackGeorge Mallitz, beloved father by Susan & Randy MallitzGerald Denver, beloved father by Michael & Sandra PassGilbert fooden, beloved uncle by Denise FereeGussie Brown, beloved mother by Ruth FeldmanHarry S. Myers, beloved father by Robert & Cielo Myers

Harry Sirkin, beloved father by Sherrie & Joel EisenbergHelmuth Schurgast, beloved father by Herb & Ellen LenkHerman emerman, beloved grandfather by Felice & George HedgeHoward Leavitt, beloved husband by Gail S. LeavittHyman Gilinsky, beloved father by Linda & Ron KlinemanJack Skole, beloved father by Dr. David SkoleJanet M. Shapiro, beloved mother by David & Robin ShapiroJean K. Cohen, beloved mother by Marvin Cohen Jeanette Wolf, beloved grandmother by Felice & George HedgeJerrold franzel, beloved nephew by Joan FranzelJerry Mark Guberman, beloved son by Frances GubermanJoseph Glickman, beloved father-in-law by Judy Glickman LauderJoseph Morris fooden, beloved grandfather by Denise FerreeJules okonowsky, beloved father-in-law by Steven OppenKarin Shewer Krugman, beloved daughter by Frank ShewerLarry LaBorwit, beloved brother by Phyllis Dreyfuss Lawrence Scott Tassel, beloved son by Ruth TasselLeona Liptz, beloved mother by Phyllis BertenthalLeonard Schwartz, beloved father by Rebecca Schwartz BergmanLewis Baum, beloved father by Gordon & Ronna Baum & Carol S. SabinLewis B. Spivak, beloved father by Richard & Elaine SagerLila Lee Miller, beloved mother by Ernie & Ardis FreedmanLillian Korba, beloved mother by Al & Jan KorbaLillian Meltzer, beloved mother by Philip MeltzerLillian Meltzer, beloved mother by Rhea HughesLily Silverman, beloved mother by Carol KrainesLionel Silverman, beloved husband by Sis SilvermanLois Broder, beloved sister by Marvin CohenLouis Kane, beloved father by Robin ShainessLouis Lubosh, beloved father by Doris CaplanLouis nahon, beloved father by Claude NahonLucille Welk, beloved aunt by Bill & Gloria WeedMarilyn Black, beloved mother by Bruce BlackMartin Arch, beloved husband by Barbara ArchMartin paul orenberg, beloved husband by Edith OrenbergMartin paul orenberg, beloved brother by Alan Orenberg

Martin rosenthal, beloved father by Susan & Randy MallitzMartin Silverman, beloved husband by Joanne SilvermanMarvin Browndorf, beloved late husband by Diane MilrodMaurice Azerad, beloved father by Isaac AzeradMax Baverman, beloved father by Rochelle HarnedMax freund, beloved father-in-law by Suzanne FreundMax Lieberman, beloved grandfather by Phyllis Raskin-MaceyMelton Kligman, beloved father by Ken & Kala ShecklerMinnie Marcus roman, beloved mother-in-law by Marvin CohenMorris Abramson, beloved father by Barbara AllenMorris Miller, beloved father by Ardis & Ernie FreedmanMorris rosenbaum, beloved father by Gary RosenbaumMorris Safowitz, beloved parent by Julie & Stanley RossMorris Serata, beloved father by Sheila WeilMose Marx, beloved father-in-law by Margery ShurbergMyer Jack Grossman, beloved father by Elaine & Norman BlumMyron Berman, beloved father by Nancy & Bob Bermanpearl Glickman, beloved mother by Marceline Deckerphilip Shapiro, beloved husband by Judy Shapirophilippe A. nahon, beloved brother by Claude Nahonphillip Markman, beloved father by Jerry & Sandy Kuskinphyllis Klapman, beloved mother by Liz Klaberrachel Anna Whitehorn, beloved great-grand-mother by Rochelle Harnedralph engle, beloved uncle by Maggie Sharffreva Goldner, beloved mother by Dr. Phyllis YonkerRichard Hofing, beloved brother by Nevin Hofingrichard Lenk, beloved father by Herb & Ellen Lenkrichard J. Mihaley, beloved father by Lori-Nan Mihaleyrobert franzel, beloved brother-in-law by Joan Franzel robert H. Magnus, beloved husband by Caryl Magnusrobert Harris, beloved brother by Maggie Sharffroni Welk, beloved cousin by Gloria & Bill Weedrosamon D. General, beloved mother by Judy & Stanley Zinnamon

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rubin G. Cohen, beloved father by Marvin Cohenruth Denver, beloved mother by Michael & Sandra PassSam Gerson, beloved father by Geri & Nigel NewmanSamuel Klein, beloved father by Gail & Ben KleinSanford emrman, beloved father by felice & George HedgeSarah Mallitz, beloved mother by Susan & Randy MallitzSeymour Kaufman, beloved father by Gail & Ben KleinSeymour Liberman, beloved brother by Deborah SolomonShirley Schwartzberg Shifrin, beloved mother by Jordan ShifrinStephen Alan Schonberg, beloved nephew by Pauline SchonbergSteven Becker, beloved husband by Barbara BeckerSusan Spivak, beloved sister by Elaine SagerSylvia rosenthal, beloved mother by Susan & Randy MallitzTillie Wachs, mother by Eleanor WachsWalter Grant, beloved by Yvette LeviWilliam Gordon, beloved father by Celia& Martin Max

Prayerbook FundIn MeMory of:Belle Stein, beloved mother of Joanne Haiby by Mona Salomon Marilyn friedman, beloved mother of Amy Weinberger by Rona Shays; Mona Salomon; Marlies Glucknorty Bick, beloved husband of Louise Bick by Mona Salomon; Rona Shays

Rabbi Glickman’s Discretion-ary FundIn AppreCIATIon of:Alan Treiman’s memorial service by Howard Kilmanrabbi Brenner Glickman by Stanley Ruby; Helaine Schwabach; Marvin & Pamela Gross; Phyllis Raskin-Macey & Gerald Maceyrabbi Glickman for making my milestone birth-day a special one by Judith Leaderrabbi Glickman blessing us for our 60th anni-versary by Renee & Dr. Bertram Goldrabbi Glickman for my birthday blessing by Arthur Zipinrabbi Glickman’s support by David & Phyllis Bertenthal

In Honor of:Judy Leader’s 75th birthday by Phyllis Loewengart

In MeMory of:Andrew Warhaftig, beloved grandson of Toby Halpern by Beth & Steve Steiner; Wendy & Conrad Wicksnorty Bick, beloved husband of Louise Bick by Eileen P. Bowman; Cin & Bruce Gilburne

yAHrzeIT In MeMory of:Arline Davidson, beloved sister by Ellis & Bernice Lasbergfortunee Moshe, beloved mother by Yvette LeviMartin paul orenberg, beloved husband by Edith OrenbergMathilde Kellerman, beloved mother by Judith LeaderMiriam Gutmann, beloved daughter by Ruth Gutmann

Rabbi Shefrin’s Discretionary FundIn AppreCIATIon of:The honor of reading Torah with rabbi Shefrin’s kind assistance by Brenda Berkeleyrabbi Michael Shefrin by Helaine Schwabach; Philip & Sandra Zemmel; Emmet Schwartzman; Mark & Lynda Wethersonrabbi Shefrin & thanks for Judi’s birthday bless-ing by Steve & Judi Simonsrabbi Shefrin’s blessing for our 50th anniversary by Nigel & Geri Newmanrabbi Shefrin for performing my beloved wife Marsha’s service by Mark Lewisrabbi Shefrin for unveiling service & in memory of my beloved wife, Arlene by Roy Schwenrabbi Shefrin for his service & kind words at my father’s unveiling by Claude Nahonrabbi Shefrin’s support by Joanne Haiby

In Honor of:Lila feldman’s complete & speedy recovery by Felice & George Hedgerabbi Shefrin becoming Associate rabbi by Cindy & Alan Silverglatrabbi Shefrin’s promotion and contract exten-sion by Gerald Ronkin & the Toale FamilyThe bar mitzvah of my son, Jake pullam & in ap-preciation of rabbi Shefrin by Danielle Warren

Social Action FundIn AppreCIATIon of:The Social Action Committee by Anonymous

In Honor of:Bill & Joanne Haiby’s 50th wedding anniversary by Marc & Jill Halman

In MeMory of:Andrew Warhaftig, beloved grandson of Toby Halpern by Ellen & Rabbi Richard KleinBelle Stein, beloved mother of Joanne Haiby by Ellen & Rabbi Richard Klein; Lori & Bruce Dorman; Barbara & Mark Peltz; Marc & Jill HalmanMarilyn friedman, beloved mother of Amy Weinberger by Lori & Bruce Dorman

yAHrzeIT In MeMory of:Dena zuk, beloved aunt by Ellen & Rabbi Richard Klein

Susan Schwaid Early Learning CenterIn AppreCIATIon of:The Susan Schwaid early Learning Center by Dr. Harvey SchwaidIn MeMory of:elaine Sharrock’s mother by Suzanne Gellens

Starfish ImitativeIn Honor of:Barbara & Barry Gerber’s granddaughter’s bat mitzvah by Wendy & Larry BarnetKen Marsh becoming temple president by Wendy & Larry BarnetMary Alterman’s special birthday by Wendy & Larry Barnetrabbi Michael Shefrin becoming Associate rabbi by Wendy & Larry BarnetSabrina Silverberg receiving Master’s degree by Wendy & Larry BarnetTanice Knopp & Ken Marsh’s special anniversary by Wendy & Larry BarnetToby Halpern’s special birthday by Wendy & Larry Barnet

In MeMory of:Andrew Warhaftig, beloved grandson of Toby Halpern by Wendy & Larry Barnet

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